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Developer sought for former Northampton bus depot site earmarked for more than 70 new homes
Demolition and remediation works at a former bus depot in Northampton have been completed, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has confirmed as it looks to appoint a developer for the site.
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Northamptonshire pub landlords set to leave and look to 'begin a new chapter'
The landlords of The Old Swan in Earls Barton will leave the pub in July, thanking locals for supporting the business’ through thick and thin’.
Police officer not trained in pursuit driving dismissed without notice following conviction after collision with e-scooter in Daventry
A police officer, who was not adequately trained to take part in a pursuit, has been dismissed without notice following a conviction, which related to a collision with an e-scooter in Daventry.
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Northamptonshire landscape business owner condemns ‘mindless’ arson attack after containers go up in flames
A yard owner who had two containers completely destroyed in an arson attack has condemned the “mindless vandals” responsible.
'We’re not giving up' - Protestors meet again to oppose council's decision to evict two traders from Northampton's Market Square
A further protest was held outside the Northampton Guildhall, against the council's decision to evict longstanding food van owners from the renewed market square.
In pictures: New HQ for Northamptonshire Search and Rescue hailed as ‘major investment’ in community safety
Northamptonshire Search and Rescue has officially opened its new operational base, marking what the organisation described as a major milestone in its commitment to supporting communities across the county.
Northamptonshire begging ban for persistent Corby street beggar Mark Weems
A 51-year-old Corby man has been issued with a two-year order that sees him banned from begging in the whole of Northamptonshire.
Warning issued after increase in young people entering derelict buildings in Northampton for social media videos
A warning has been issued due to an increase in young people entering vacant and derelict buildings in Northampton town centre for the purpose of social media videos.
Man indecently exposed himself to two teenage girls and group of young people at Northampton beauty spot
A man indecently exposed himself to two teenage girls and then a group of young people at a Northampton beauty spot, according to police.
CCTV image released after man sustained facial injuries outside Daventry pub
A CCTV image has been released by police after a man sustained facial injuries outside a pub in Daventry.
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning across Northamptonshire as high temperatures continue
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued across Northamptonshire, as high temperatures are expected to continue.
Man accused of escaping lawful custody appears in Northampton court
A 36-year-old man has appeared at court in connection with an incident of escaping lawful custody, Northamptonshire Police have confirmed.
Earls Barton man wanted after failing to appear in court following charges of assault by beating
Alexandru Ionut Dobriu, whose last known address is in Earls Barton, is wanted by police, who are asking those who may know his whereabouts to come forward.
Driver who fled after wrecking luxury Maserati and BMW with family hatchback on Northampton A45 sentenced
Magistrates banned a VW Golf driver who caused a four-vehicle smash, wrecking a Maserati and luxury BMW and leaving a number of people injured on Northampton’s A45.
New flats, HMOs and church fencing among latest Northamptonshire planning applications
Plans for dozens of new homes in Northampton and across West Northamptonshire have been submitted to the council as part of the latest round of planning applications.
COURT ROUND-UP: Man, 20, sentenced for carrying butcher's knife in Northampton town centre among these 36 cases
Local magistrates also sentenced offenders for assaulting a woman, shoplifting, carrying a butcher’s knife in the town centre, drink driving and more…
Dog walkers raise concerns over signage and 'predatory' enforcement at popular country park in Northampton
Dog walkers have raised concerns over signage and enforcement at a popular country park in Northampton after reports a pensioner was left “shaking and in tears” during an encounter with Kingdom enforcement officers.
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The Yoto Player has become my favourite piece of tech in a world of screens (aff)
As parents navigate screen time, the Yoto Player offers something increasingly different.
‘Inspirational’ Northamptonshire referee selected for FIFA World Cup 2026
An ‘inspirational’ Northamptonshire referee has been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
'The food is amazing': Meet the owners of a new smokehouse at a well-known boat restaurant on the River Nene in Northampton
Meet the owners of a new smokehouse at a well-known boat restaurant on the River Nene in Northampton.